RNZ Music

Listen to one of the highlights from WOMAD 2024, Pakistani-American musician. Arooj Aftab. The grammy winner graced the Brooklands stage in Ngamotu, New Plymouth with her celebrated fusion of jazz… Read more Audio

Listen to Australian quartet Equus bringing their unique fusion of eastern and Asian sounds to the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth Read more Audio

Listen to the playful sounds of Mexican collective Son Rompre Pera who bring their colourful and uplifting music to the Bowl stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Read more Audio

Listen to Irish singer songwriter and storyteller Lisa O'Neill offering an intimate and heartfelt live performance on the Dell Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Read more Audio

Today's programme features the expressive sounds of the Ukrainian folk group DakhaBrakha performing their self-described ethno-chaos on the Bowlstage in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Read more Audio

Listen to Te Kaahu, paying tribute to her her tūpuna wāhine (female ancestors) through the craft and skill of Maori songwriting and storytelling in a special performance on the Brooklands stage at… Read more Audio

Listen to pioneering Senegalese musician Baaba Maal performing his unique blend of traditional African rhythms and modern western influences live on the Bowl Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New… Read more Audio

The final part of our two part series on the music of guitarist, composer and producer Ry Cooder. Read more Audio

Listen to local Taranaki band Fin Rah Zel performing their reggae drenched soul live at WOMAD 2024 on the Dell Stage in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Read more Audio